Rasmussen residents get welcome visit
Rasmussen residents get welcome visit
Residents of Saltbush Boulevard, Alexander and Escriva Courts in Rasmussen received a welcome visit from police officers from the Rapid Response and Patrols who were accompanied by staff from various government departments this morning.
The visit gave residents the opportunity to discuss any concerns they had regarding crime, Centrelink payments, housing issues and any other services to assist with their living conditions.
Inspector Glenn Doyle, Co-ordinator of the Townsville Stronger Communities Action Group said residents were overwhelmed to see so many different government agencies in their street taking an interest in their area.
“These types of visits will become a regular event in areas where police have a high call for service,” Inspector Doyle said.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville crime watch, Wednesday November 1
Townsville crime watch, Wednesday November 1
A number of homes and vehicles have been entered during the past 24 hours between 7am to 7am in the Townsville area.
Police urge all residents to be vigilant with the security of their property. By ensuring homes and vehicles are locked and property secured, it will decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim of an opportunist crime.
Homes and vehicle entered in the past 24 hours were from the following locations:
| Address | House/vehicle | Entry method | Property Stolen |
| Acheron Avenue, Cranbrook | House | Unlocked door | Computer games, credit cards, toiletries, car and house keys, blade scooter, vehicle |
| Ross River Road, Aitkenvale | Business | Smashed window | Cash register |
| Galvani Street, Wulguru | House | Key used | Cash, medication, cigarettes, alcohol, mobile phone |
| Wright Street, Wulguru | Boat | Tools used | Outboard motor, battery |
| Ross River Road, Aitkenvale | Vehicle | Unlocked door | Cash, credit cards, identification, mobile phone |
| Poinciana Street, Cranbrook | Vehicle | Entry unknown | Disturbed by owner. |
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Wednesday November 1
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Wednesday November 1
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Townsville District.
Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home.
These are the current outstanding stolen vehicles for the last 31 days.
| Registration | Colour | Description | Type | Stolen from | Date |
| QLD 039 HP | Black | 2006 Harley Davidson | Motorcycle | North Ward | Oct 12 |
| QLD 822 XCT | Green | 2000 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Kirwan | Oct 14 |
| QLD 476 WQW | White | 1993 Toyota Landcruiser | Utility | Bohle Plains | Oct 19 |
| QLD 558 XIE | White | 2001 Toyota Landcruiser | Utility | Garbutt | Oct 22 |
| QLD 543 XBJ | White | 2008 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Charters Towers | Oct 25 |
| QLD 479 XIC | White | 2017 Toyota Hilux | Dual Cab | Garbutt | Oct 27 |
| QLD 041 WLA | Gold | 1998 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Heatley | Oct 30 |
| QLD 586 WCH | Silver | 2000 Holden Commodore | Utility | Garbutt | Oct 30 |
| QLD 323 VOR | White | 2002 Holden Commodore | Utility | Nome | Oct 31 |
| QLD 457 WSF | White | 2009 Freight-liner | Prime Mover | Bohle | Oct 31 |
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Police advise that residents should secure their home and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are my car keys?”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Road safety program for year 11 students – RYDA
Road safety program for year 11 students – RYDA
School based police officers from the Townsville Child Protection Investigation Unit and police from townsville station have been conducting the Rights and Responsibilities education sessions as part of the RYDA program.
These sessions have been presented to year 11 students from high schools in Townsville from Tuesday, October 17 to Friday, October 20.
RYDA is a series of practical and powerful workshops that aim to change the way young people think about road safety.
As part of an interactive one-day program, students experience braking at different speeds, devise travel strategies that will work for them in the real world and get tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family.
The road choices sessions is a discussion on consequences of poor choices on the road, from the tragic human toll to financial and legal ramifications.
The RYDA program consists of six interactive sessions including
- Speeding and stopping;
- Hazards and distractions;
- The personality test;
- Rights and responsibilities;
- After the crash; and
- Genevieve’s story.
The program is held at Reid Park Pit-Lane complex.
Students are encouraged to take greater responsibility for themselves and their friends before they face the challenges of driving solo or as a passenger of a new driver.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville crime watch, Tuesday October 31
Townsville crime watch, Tuesday October 31
A number of homes and vehicles have been entered during the past 24 hours between 7am to 7am in the Townsville area.
Police urge all residents to be vigilant with the security of their property. By ensuring homes and vehicles are locked and property secured, it will decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim of an opportunist crime.
Homes and vehicle entered in the past 24 hours were from the following locations:
| Address | House/vehicle | Entry method | Property Stolen |
| Ocean Park Drive, Bushland Beach | House | Forced glass sliding door open | Xbox and games, IPad, watch, mobile phone. |
| Fulham Road, Pimlico | School | Smashed window | Louvre panels |
| Allambie Lane, Rasmussen | School | Removed window | Box of chocolates, toiletries |
| Lyrebird Lane, Bohle Plains | House | Attempted to force open garage door | entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Cuthbert Street, Vincent | House | Attempted to removed security screen from window | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park | Business | Attempted to force door handle open | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Stagpole Street, West End | House | Unlocked door | Cash, credit cards, identification, handbag, wallet, vehicle |
| Silky Oak Street, Kirwan | Vehicle | Unlocked | Cash |
| Belinda Street, Aitkenvale | Vehicle | Possibly unlocked | Laptop, credit cards, identification, carry bag, wallet |
| Hugh Street, West End. | Vehicle | Attempted to open locks on tool boxes | Nil stolen |
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Tuesday October 31
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Tuesday October 31
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Townsville District.
Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home.
These are the current outstanding stolen vehicles for the last 31 days.
| Registration | Colour | Description | Type | Stolen from | Date |
| QLD 039 HP | Black | 2006 Harley Davidson | Motorcycle | North Ward | Oct 12 |
| QLD 822 XCT | Green | 2000 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Kirwan | Oct 14 |
| QLD 476 WQW | White | 1993 Toyota Landcruiser | Utility | Bohle Plains | Oct 19 |
| QLD 558 XIE | White | 2001 Toyota Landcruiser | Utility | Garbutt | Oct 22 |
| QLD 543 XBJ | White | 2008 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Charters Towers | Oct 25 |
| QLD 479 XIC | White | 2017 Toyota Hilux | Dual Cab | Garbutt | Oct 27 |
| QLD 041 WLA | Gold | 1998 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Heatley | Oct 30 |
| QLD 586 WCH | Silver | 2000 Holden Commodore | Utility | Garbutt | Oct 30 |
| QLD 700 MG | Blue | 2006 Harley Davidson | Motorcycle | Ingham | Oct 30 |
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Police advise that residents should secure their home and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are my car keys?”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville crime wrap, October 30
Townsville crime wrap, October 30
Stealing, Stuart: Police have charged a man with stealing following an incident at a licensed premises on Saturday night.
At about 10:25pm police were patrolling the carpark of a licensed premises on Stuart Drive, Stuart when they observed two males standing next to a number of silver kegs located near the roller door of the hotel.
Police then intercepted a white utility that was observed to drive out onto Stuart Drive.
A short time later, police located two women and conducted a search.
Police will allege that they located a number of items in one of the women’s handbag with the tags attached.
Police will allege that they observed three empty silver kegs and fivehotel drinking glasses in the tray of the utility.
A 23-year-old man was charged with stealing and is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on November 22.
Drink Drive, Townsville city: A woman has been charged with drink driving after police intercepted a vehicle on Sturt Street, Townsville city on early Saturday morning.
At about 6.30am police will allege that they observed a Suzuki hatchback stationary at two sets of green traffic lights.
Police intercepted the vehicle for the purpose of a roadside breath test. The woman was then transported to the Townsville Police Station for further testing, where she recorded a positive blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.141%.
A 33-year-old Annandale woman is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on November 6.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville crime watch, Monday October 30
Townsville crime watch, Monday October 30
A number of homes and vehicles have been entered during the past 24 hours between 7am to 7am in the Townsville area.
Police urge all residents to be vigilant with the security of their property. By ensuring homes and vehicles are locked and property secured, it will decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim of an opportunist crime.
Homes and vehicle entered in the past 24 hours were from the following locations:
| Address | House/vehicle | Entry method | Property Stolen |
| Lindeman Avenue, Cranbrook | Unit | Possibly unlocked door | IPhone, house and car keys, garage remote, |
| Lindeman Avenue, Cranbrook | Unit | Unlocked garage door | Portable gas cylinders |
| Lindeman Avenue, Cranbrook | Unit | Cut fly-screen to patio door | Nil stolen |
| Perkins Street, South Townsville | Warehouse | Removed wall sheeting | Unknown |
| Huntington Court, Kirwan | House | Attempted to force door open | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Milkwood Street, Bohle Plains | House | Removed fly-screen from locked window | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Fulham Road, Heatley | School | Smashed louvres | Fuel, music equipment |
| Raintree Way, Kirwan | Vehicles | One vehicle left unlocked | Spare car key, wedding ring, vehicle |
| University Road, Douglas | Vehicle | Tools used | Number plates |
| Riverway Drive, Kelso | Day Care | Jimmied door open | Car keys, cash, vehicle |
| Brealy Street, Mount Louisa | Vehicle | Unlocked with keys in ignition | Vehicle |
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Monday October 30
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Monday October 30
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Townsville District.
Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home.
These are the current outstanding stolen vehicles for the last 31 days.
| Registration | Colour | Description | Type | Stolen from | Date |
| QLD 039 HP | Black | 2006 Harley Davidson | Motorcycle | North Ward | Oct 12 |
| QLD 822 XCT | Green | 2000 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Kirwan | Oct 14 |
| QLD 476 WQW | White | 1993 Toyota Landcruiser | Utility | Bohle Plains | Oct 19 |
| QLD 558 XIE | White | 2001 Toyota Landcruiser | Utility | Garbutt | Oct 22 |
| QLD 543 XBJ | White | 2008 Holden Commodore | Sedan | Charters Towers | Oct 25 |
| QLD 479 XIC | White | 2017 Toyota Hilux | Dual Cab | Garbutt | Oct 27 |
| QLD 586 TFX | Blue | 2008 Holden Commodore | Utility | Mount Louisa | Oct 30 |
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Police advise that residents should secure their home and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are my car keys?”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert
Multiple break and enters, Aitkenvale
Multiple break and enters, Aitkenvale
Six juveniles were taken home by police late Wednesday night after being apprehended following a brief foot chase in Aitkenvale.
Police from the Rapid Action and Patrols were responding to reports of number of break and enters in sporting clubs in the Aitkenvale area.
All six juveniles, who are known to police for property crime offences, provided the details of other person who allegedly committed the break and enter offences.
The group consisted of an eight-year-old boy from Kirwan, 11-year-old boy from Gulliver, 12-year-old boy from Mount Louisa, 12-year-old girl from West End, 13-year-old girl from Gulliver and 14-year-girl from Cranbrook.
Acting Senior Sergeant Tony Jacobs from the Rapid Action and Patrols said it’s not uncommon for police to see groups of young people roaming the streets late at night, these groups raise the concerns and anxiety amongst the community, however, rest assure we will take the necessary action to get them off the street.
“Parents need to be aware of where their children are and take responsibility for their actions,” Senior Sergeant Jacobs said.
All juveniles were placed in the care of their parents.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
- Published in Crime Alert